CHAPTER 504: CHAPTER 504: CASTING THE NET AND WAITING FOR FISH TO BITE

Qi Kexin’s usually calm and indifferent eyes now emanated a deep worry.

Han Ya had been discovered, which was definitely not good news for her.

Does this mean Han Ya is doomed? If so, how can she intimidate Zhang Lu?

Though she instructed Han Ya not to get involved in battles and to find a way to escape, Qi Kexin understood deeply that Han Ya’s exposure was not such a simple matter. Could Han Ya really escape unscathed?

She had no confidence; she could only hope Han Ya would be safe.

"Damn it, how did things go wrong at this critical moment?" Qi Kexin grumbled unwillingly.

Hong Mei remained silent, unease flickering in her eyes. After hesitating for a moment, she said, "Miss, we can’t rely on Han Ya now. The situation is unfavorable for us. What should we do?"

"Do nothing and wait for the right moment," Qi Kexin said helplessly. "Even though Han Ya was acting in coordination with us on the outside, the probability of his death is very high. I never expected his exposure to happen so quickly, but don’t worry too much. The virus Han Ya possesses is a considerable deterrent. Hopefully, Han Ya can overcome the dangers."

If she were to learn that there already was a treatment plan for the virus’s harm, she would certainly be shocked.

This virus was cultivated as a new type, with no remedy internationally, which is why Qi Kexin considered the viral threat an important bargaining chip.

What she didn’t know was that she had already lost her biggest trump card.

"Even if Han Ya dies, just say we still have the virus in our hands. Any other attack could also be launched. Just let Zhang Lu know this and force her to release my father." Qi Kexin had already made the next plan.

"Yes." Hong Mei nodded.

As for Qiu Wen, once she received her master’s order, she was eager and led her crew directly into an abandoned sewer. Both Qi Kexin and Han Ya had chosen remote locations as hiding spots, minimizing their chances of exposure, and thereby keeping them safer from being discovered.

Qiu Wen’s followers wiped out Han Ya’s few aides with the speed of autumn winds sweeping away fallen leaves.

Han Ya fled, adhering to Qi Kexin’s instructions without any intention of confronting them. He carried a bag containing the virus.

Qiu Wen naturally focused her full attention on Han Ya and began the pursuit.

The chase lasted a considerable time, but Han Ya eventually found himself cornered in a small grove, where the two engaged in combat.

The final outcome was Han Ya’s vain death, with Qiu Wen also sustaining injuries.

In the command room, after Ye Fan, Zhang Lu, Chi Qinyuan, and Lin Bowen agreed on countermeasures, they slightly modified the existing plan and decided to use Qi Qinhu, the old tiger, to lure out the fierce little tigress Qi Kexin and then eliminate her.

Through simple negotiations, Zhang Lu had already contacted Qi Kexin and arranged the meeting time and place.

Before the operation, Qiu Wen arrived at the command center, becoming part of the action.

"Qiu Wen, well done; that ’Knife Boss’ is indeed not called in vain," Zhang Lu said with a smile.

"Indeed." Qiu Wen boasted, tilting her nose arrogantly.

Lin Bowen and Chi Qinyuan also looked at Qiu Wen with admiration.

Qiu Wen avoided Zhang Lu and the others’ gaze and obediently went to Ye Fan’s side, respectfully saying, "Master, your disciple has fulfilled the mission and killed that bastard Han Ya."

"Were you injured?" Ye Fan raised his eyebrows slightly, asking in a low voice. With this aggressive apprentice who often spewed crude words, he was at a loss for words. It’s this kind of temperament that might be hard to change.

"No big deal, just a scratch." Qiu Wen nonchalantly patted the bandaged wound on her arm.

Her injury wasn’t severe, but neither was it light; a knife had nearly hit the bone, slicing through her flesh.

Of course, this minor injury hardly concerned Qiu Wen, but her master’s concern filled her heart with joy.

"Since you’re injured, take a rest; why did you come?" Ye Fan said indifferently.

"Master, there are still Qi Kexin and Hong Mei yet to be caught, those crucial figures. I thought I would exert more strength, killing someone for fun while avenging those infected by the virus. Nearly a thousand people, if it weren’t for Master’s miraculous skills, how could we have possibly found a cure? Without the cure, those people would have died, including the children at Yucai School. Now the culprits are right before us; how can I stand by?" Qiu Wen spoke in a torrent and then pleaded, "Master, don’t send me away, okay? Let me contribute a bit, could you?"

"Stay aside and don’t make noise; my ears are irritated." Ye Fan said impatiently.

"Yes, Master." Qiu Wen smiled and walked towards Zhang Lu, naturally happy since her master had agreed.

Ye Fan had his own ideas; he didn’t want the aggressive Qiu Wen involved in violent things, so he occasionally took stricter measures. If she remained this rash and obstinate, she would suffer when facing formidable foes.

Moreover, unless completely necessary, he didn’t want to interact with Lin Bowen and Chi Qinyuan, preferably drawing a clear boundary. He had no intention of exposing further information about himself, unaware that his identity was already known to the old Fu. Fu didn’t approach him yet because he was still under observation. Once the time was right, making Ye Fan serve the organization was the ultimate goal.

With these considerations in mind, Ye Fan hoped for Qiu Wen not to get tangled in such matters.

But some matters couldn’t be explicitly stated, nor could he openly scold Qiu Wen; he could only let things take their course.

After a while, the group departed in several cars.

In the car, Qi Qinhu, shackled and handcuffed, was imprisoned. Despite losing his freedom, the former drug lord maintained composure, with no signs of worry, as if he had long seen through life and death.

Ye Fan took a glance at Qi Qinhu and lost interest.

To him, beneath Qi Qinhu’s composed façade lay the fear of death.

As they say, those with nothing to lose fear not death.

Someone like Qi Qinhu, who became a drug lord with immense power, enjoying endless wealth, could hardly be indifferent about life and death; it was just a well-disguised act.

An hour later, the group arrived at a park.

This park bordered a large forest and wilderness.

Here was the agreed-upon meeting place with Qi Kexin.

It was a carefully laid trap to lure Qi Kexin, a big fish, just waiting for her to bite.